Baptism

Snippet

It seemed like I was under for a long, long time

And layer after layer of gunk was being removed

Nate Hardagee on His Baptism

Scripture

Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it? Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.  Romans 6:1-4 NLT

Song

Baptism of Jesse Taylor Johnny Russell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW0Og9foOFs

Among the local taverns they'll be a slack in business
'Cause Jesse's drinkin' came before the groceries and the rent
Among the local women they'll be a slack in cheatin'
'Cause Jesse won't be be steppin' out again.

They baptized Jesse Taylor in Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan lost a good right arm
They all cried "Hallelujah" as Jesse's head went under
'Cause this time he went under for the Lord.

The scars on Jesse's knuckles were more than just respected
The county courthouse records tell all there is to tell
The pockets of the gamblers will soon miss Jesse's money
And the black eye of the law will soon be well.
(Chorus)
From now on Nancy Taylor can proudly speak to neighbors
Tell how much Jesse took up with little Jim
Now Jimmy's got a daddy and Jesse's got a family
And Franklin County's got a lot more man.

Sentence Prayer

Father Praise Your Awesome Power that Raised Jesus and me to New Life

Jesus Praise Your Compelling love that drove you to the Cross for my Forgiveness

Holy Spirit Praise your Holy of Holies place in my heart at my baptism

Forgive me when I have been unwilling to share this new life in word and deeds.

Thank you for  _________ who shared Jesus with Me

Thank you for the victory over sin and death

Thank you that I am a new person

Pray for those in need of a new life in Christ.

Amen

Write down all you memories of when you came to have a relationship to Christ

and were baptized.  If you can set a spiritual birthday, when you celebrate your

new life in Christ!